Assistant Product Development Manager

Next Sourcing Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 201,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

Next Sourcing Limited in Hong Kong invites an ambitious Assistant Product Manager to join our team, focusing on clothing, accessories and bags for Next UK. This hands-on role blends product development with strategic planning and design execution under the Lead Product Manager.

You will collaborate with UK Buying and Design, track trends, create CADs with Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop, prepare range presentations across Hong Kong, Shanghai and UK offices, and ensure on-time sampling and cost

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience in Fashion Design, Sourcing, Buying or strategic Product Development in UK, US or European Markets.
• Experience with Adobe Design Packages or Ai Design is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Strategy & Sales: Manage annual sales targets and develop product strategies to drive growth.
• Trend Research: Collaborate with UK Buying and Design teams to stay innovative and track global trends.
• Design & CADs: Create commercial design concepts and CAD drawings across clothing, accessories, and bags.
• Range Presentations: Prepare and host range presentations for visits in HK, Shanghai, and UK offices.
• Sampling & Production: Ensure on-time sampling, fitting accuracy, and achieve target price points.

Skills

Fashion Design

Sourcing

Buying

Product Development

Strategic Planning

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

We’re so much more than just a British retailer. From Istanbul to Shanghai, our Sourcing teams live and work in some of the most iconic cities in the world.

They're at the heart of finding, developing and delivering the products our customers love, wear and use every day. Located across the globe, our Next Sourcing teams specialise in all different parts of the sourcing operation, from design and technology to product development. If you’ve always wanted to live and work abroad, this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for. From identifying new trends to sourcing exciting new suppliers, our Product Managers are there to lend expert direction at every stage of the design process.

Overview:

We are seeking a proactive Assistant Product Manager to join our Hong Kong team, working across clothing, accessories, and bags for Next UK. Reporting directly to the Lead Product Manager, this hands-on role combines product development and strategic planning with design execution.

The Role:

• Strategy & Sales: Manage annual sales targets. Developing & executing product strategies to drive departmental growth. Proactively drive departmental objectives by identifying and working into new opportunities.
• Trend Research: Partner closely with UK Buying and Design teams to ensure our fashion offer remains innovative and relevant. Track UK and global trends—including regional inspiration trips (e.g., Tokyo, Korea)—and visit suppliers in mainland China to identify new opportunities.
• Design & CADs: Create commercial design concepts to support your strategy, technical CAD drawings (Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop), and detailed design packs across clothing, accessories, and bags.
• Range Presentations: Assist in preparing and hosting range presentations for customer visits in our Hong Kong, Shanghai, and UK offices.
• Sampling & Production: Work with Merchandising and Technical teams to ensure on‑time sampling, accurate fitting, and target price points. Communicate and resolve issues promptly and professionally to ensure projects move forward.

About You:

You are an enthusiastic and detail-oriented individual with 1-3 years’ experience in Fashion Design, Sourcing, Buying or strategic Product Development in the UK, US or European Markets. Experience with Adobe Design Packages or Ai Design is advantageous. You bring strong organizational skills, clear communication, and a commercial mindset to a fast-paced environment. You have a high drive to learn and step up with guidance from management.